How Much Does Property Management Cost in WA?

Key takeawaysProperty management is priced as a percentage of the rent collected, plus a set of add on fees.In Perth the management fee is commonly around 8% to 11% plus…

Key takeaways

Property management is priced as a percentage of the rent collected, plus a set of add on fees.
In Perth the management fee is commonly around 8% to 11% plus GST of the rent.
The headline percentage is not the real cost. The add on fees are where agencies differ most.
Compare the whole statement, not just the management rate, to see what you actually pay.

Landlords ask what property management costs, and expect a single number. There is no single number, because the fee has two parts: a management percentage, and a set of separate charges. Two agencies can quote the same percentage and cost you very different amounts. Here is how to read it.

How the pricing is built

Management pricing in WA has a main fee and several add ons.

Charge	How it works
Management fee	A percentage of the rent collected, commonly around 8% to 11% plus GST in Perth
Letting fee	A one off charge when a new tenant is placed, often one to two weeks rent
Lease renewal fee	Charged each time a lease is renewed
Routine inspection fee	Charged per inspection by some agencies
Admin and sundries	Postage, statements, technology and other small charges
Advertising	Marketing the property to find a tenant

Why the percentage misleads

The management percentage is the number every landlord compares. It is also the one that tells you the least. A low headline rate with a long list of add on fees can cost more than a higher rate with nothing else attached. The real cost is the total of every charge across a year, not the percentage on the front page.

Property management is more than a percentage. The add on fees are where the real difference sits.

How to compare properly

Ask for every fee in writing, not just the management rate.
Add them up across a full year, including a letting fee and a lease renewal.
Compare that total between agencies, not the percentages.

We set out our fees in full, and we are open about the charges we do not make, on our property management page. If you are already with an agency and cannot follow your statement, that is a sign worth reading in self managing vs hiring a property manager.

Good to know. A cheap management fee is a false economy if a long vacancy or a poor tenant costs you weeks of rent. The best value is a property kept tenanted, compliant and well maintained.

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Linda Healey

Head of Property Management

A happy home is more than a roof over your head; it’s a foundation under your feet.

I have always felt a strong connection to those words. For me, matching the right tenant with the right property is just as important as the property itself is to its owner—whether it’s a much-loved family home or an important investment.

My career in real estate began in New Zealand, where I worked my way up to Assistant Manager at Christchurch’s largest property management company, overseeing more than 600 properties. When I moved to Perth in 2008, I continued my professional growth, completing my REIWA License in Property Management, Certificate IV in Property Services, and several other qualifications. I’m also close to completing my Diploma in Property Services.

With over 20 years of experience across both commercial and residential management, I’ve had the privilege of leading award-winning departments, being nominated for Property Manager of the Year, and contributing to a professional property management chapter in Western Australia. As a personal investor in both residential and commercial property, I understand the importance of protecting investments while ensuring tenants feel at home.

I pride myself on being approachable, professional, and thorough. Communication is central to the way I work—I make sure that both owners and tenants are always kept in the loop and feel supported. I often describe my role as part counsellor, part negotiator, part advisor, and sometimes even teacher or handyman. Property management is about balancing people’s emotional and financial commitments to their homes, and when everything comes together, I find it incredibly rewarding.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my husband, our two young daughters (aged 5 and 7), and our energetic cavoodle. I’m also an active member of the P&C at Aubin Grove Primary School, which gives me the chance to stay involved in the school community and support my children’s education. And whenever I can, I love cheering on the mighty boys in black—the All Blacks.